Fulham vs Watford: Predictions, betting tips, live stream, TV – Premier League 2018-19 preview

Fulham vs Watford
Premier League 2018/19
Venue: Craven Cottage
Date: Saturday, 22 September
Kick-off: 12:30pm BST

Fulham face a big test this afternoon as high-flying Watford head to Craven Cottage.

Slavisa Jokanovic's Cottagers were soundly beaten at Manchester City last weekend to leave them 15th in the table, but in reality, it is games like the one fast approaching will be the ones that really decide whether they can find the points to avoid a relegation battle.

As for Watford, the Hornets made a superb start to the season with four straight wins, though that run came to an end with a 2-1 home defeat against Manchester United.

However, Javi Gracia's men will be out to prove that their winning streak was no fluke, and will want to make a statement in west London.

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TV, online and live stream coverage

The match will be shown live on Sky Sports' Premier League and Main Event channels, and is available via Now TV with a day pass on offer for £7.99. Sky Sports subscribers can stream the match online via SkyGo and the SkyGo app.

You can follow all the action with Standard Sport's LIVE blog, with Jack Rosser at the Cottage.

Tickets

For all Fulham ticket information, click here for the club's website.

Prediction

Betting tips via Betfair | UK users only | Subject to change

• Fulham to win 2-1: 8/1

• Watford to win 3-2: 22/1

• Mitrovic to score first: 7/2

• Deeney to score last: 6/1

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Head to head

The two sides have met 27 times before, with Fulham winning 10 games.

Watford have won nine of those, and the two sides have drawn eight matches.

Team news

Fulham captain Tom Cairney is pushing to return from his ankle injury in time to face Watford.

As for the Hornets, Gerard Deulofeu is unlikely to play while Tom Cleverley remains out of action.